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| 1: Bioethics and Religion Unit |
This session explores how spiritual beliefs, ethical teachings, and health advocacy intersect and inform responses to socio-political and health crisis across different cultural and historical contexts.
The first paper highlights the role of religious teachings in ethical discussions related to artificial intelligence, presenting the work of non-profit Artificial Intelligence and Faith (AIF). It specifically examines Buddhist principles, offering a nuanced perspective on navigating bioethical dilemmas in the Fourth industrial Revolution.
The second study delves into the lived experiences of prenatal care among Korean immigrants in the United States, focusing on the Korean traditional practice of taegyo ("prenatal education"). This qualitative study integrates spiritual practices from Buddhism, Confucianism, and Christianity with prenatal care, underscoring the importance of culturally sensitive healthcare approaches that honor the spiritual dimensions of immigrant lives.
The third paper traces the historical and contemporary uses of violence in Haiti, contrasting its liberative origins during the slavery era with its current role in drawing attention to the nation's dire conditions. It explores how healthcare workers, following the legacy of Paul Farmer, employ a model of liberative medicine to navigate and mitigate the crises of poor health and political instability brought forth by the Covid-19 pandemic.
These papers provide a rich discussion on the integration of faith, ethical frameworks, and health advocacy, emphasizing the need for culturally and contextually informed approaches to address complex global challenges.
Abstract for Online Program Book (maximum 150 words)
The session examines the integration of spiritual beliefs, ethical principles, and health advocacy in addressing socio-political and health crises. The first paper explores how Buddhist teachings and AI ethics can guide bioethical decision-making in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The second paper analyzes the lived experiences of Korean immigrants in the U.S., highlighting the spiritual and cultural influences on prenatal care practices. The third paper assesses the role of violence in Haiti from historical and contemporary perspectives, exploring how healthcare workers utilize liberative medicine to combat health and political instability. Collectively, these studies emphasize the importance of culturally and contextually informed approaches for resolving complex global challenges, advocating for a synthesis of faith, ethics, and advocacy in public health and policy.